National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025

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The National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025 encompass all cleaning tasks throughout the NHS regardless of which department is responsible for it. They are based around: being easy to use; freedom within a framework; fit for the future; efficacy of the cleaning process; cleanliness which provides assurance; and transparency of results.

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National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025

National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025

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Accessible content. Published 5 February 2025.

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Appendix 1: cleaning responsibilities framework

Appendix 1: cleaning responsibilities framework

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Appendix 2: elements, performance parameters and cleaning frequencies

Appendix 2: elements, performance parameters and cleaning frequencies

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Appendix 3: functional risk (FR) category allocation

Appendix 3: functional risk (FR) category allocation

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Appendix 4: high frequency touchpoints

Appendix 4: high frequency touchpoints

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Appendix 5: commitment to cleanliness charter

Appendix 5: commitment to cleanliness charter

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Appendix 6: star rating scores

Appendix 6: star rating scores

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Appendix 7: technical audit process

Appendix 7: technical audit process

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